John has edited the book
Voices of Faith in the Midst of the Storm. The book is a collection of writings, sermons, journals, and
reflections by faith leaders in South Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. For more information, and
to order, Click here.
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John and Robin have written helpful "E-Tips" for use in congregational settings.
These downloadable, free resources (formatted for either full page
or bulletin insert duplication) cover topics ranging from hospitality
to leadership. Use for committee and council meetings; or copy and duplicate
the bulletin inserts to distribute to the whole congregation in worship
or in newsletter.
Click here to
see E-Tips for Evangelism.
John and Robin have developed resources for Evangelism and
witnessing for the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America). A
24-page booklet entitled
Sharing Faith in a New Century: Inspiration
for Witnessing was released January 2004. The booklet is designed to
provide tools for congregations to introduce and implement the Evangelism
Strategy adopted by the ELCA at its church-wide assembly in August, 2003.
The booklet contains a summary of the Strategy, Bible studies, bulletin inserts,
ideas for Epiphany and Lent, and a user guide for the companion inspirational video
(which John developed) entitled
Shining Witnesses.
The booklet and the video can be found on the
ELCA Evangelizing Church website .
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John and Robin have written an online lectionary Bible study
entitled
Daily Discipleship . This resource is designed for small groups
of two - seven people, or for an adult Sunday school class to explore
each Sunday’s gospel lesson. A brief overview of the Scriptures, interspersed
with discussion questions, is followed with a reflection on the Word for
everyday life.
Each session is free and available to be downloaded and copied for participants.
John and Robin have also co-authored the book
Our Mission: Discovering God's Call to Us. The book is
a resource for congregational leaders to assist in discovering and defining their
congregation's mission and vision. This book assists congregations in
writing a mission statement, establishing goals, and creating action
plans to carry out those goals.
Ordering information and excerpts (including reproducible tools that
can be downloaded and customized) can be found at
Augsburg Fortress.
The book is a part of the
Congregational Leadership Series of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America and Augsburg Fortress Publishers.
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We have this treasure in earthen vessels ....
(2 Cor. 4:7)